Belmeken

Overview

Belmeken is a mountain site in Bulgaria with a recorded launch elevation of 2,626 m. It works best in northerly, north-easterly, easterly, south-easterly, southerly, south-westerly and north-westerly winds, and can also work in westerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Belmeken; most takeoffs are reached by shuttle, cable car or a ride from a local pilot. Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where to stay

The nearest towns, for a bed, food and a lift to takeoff.

• Dolna Banya15 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Kostenets16 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Momin Prohod19 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Belmeken.

• Ibar ReserveOutdoors · 5 km awayNature reserve in Bulgaria

From Wikipedia, text and photos under their own licences on each article.

• Marina Vapa11 km SW · Faces SE–S
• Ovcharets15 km W · Faces E–SEPossible XC from here on a E day, 15 km downwind
• Borovec - Sitniakovo16 km NW · Faces N–NEPossible XC from here on a SE day, 16 km downwind
• Yastrebetc16 km W · Faces NW–NEPossible XC from here on a E day, 16 km downwind
• Markudjik 216 km W · Faces SW–WPossible XC from here on a E day, 16 km downwind
• Дъбова глава24 km NW · Faces E, SE, S, WPossible XC from here on a SE day, 24 km downwind
• Milevi Skali24 km E · Faces SE–S
• Mechit25 km W · Faces W–NPossible XC from here on a E day, 25 km downwind

Pilot notes